I usually run 10/2 Powerpro or 8lb Gamma ESP Ice Copoly. If I'm outside I run the Gamma since the braid freezes up terribly on the spool. You really need to set into these fish hard to get a good hookset, I've dropped more fish than I care to admit that were all near the 10lb or better mark. How can I tell, well, when you set the hook and your rod is almost folded in half and you're running MH or H rods, you know it's big

folks are using power pro ice?.....correct?

I can't speak for others, but I use it. I'm sure some use Fireline Ice or other braids. I'd like to try the new Sufix Ice braid myself, I've heard good things about their open water braid.

is a atv or snowmobile a must when ice fishing on the red. i am sure it is not a must... but it is nice?

I've been up 6 years and brought sleds last year for the first time in hopes of fishing the lake. If you fish the river, everything is accessible by foot.

thanks fisher! river fishing for me.. will be keeping the load light then!

when fishing with braided line, do you use a mono leader? if so how long?

Not usually, but sometimes I will use a swivel and a flourocarbon leader of 10-12 lb test if the water is clearer.

when cleaning your reels and using hot sauce:

are there certain places for oil vs. grease.

thanks,

mike

Not sure what you mean????

do you use hot sauce oil everywhere on your reels or are there certain places for grease?

Flush out all the factory grease and goop, and replace with the Hot Sauce oil. The bearings will absorb it...it sneaks in.

The oscillation shaft under the spool is a key spot...a couple drops and reel it and you will feel it work in.

The roller bearing on the line guide, a very key spot, keep it well oiled. And a drop in the handle pin of the crank to keep moisture out.

A drop or two in each bearing will due. The viscosity is so thin it creeps into them, and bonds permanently adding long term protection.

thanks ed.

found it.